The UU Kids Book

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Authors: Barbara Marshman, Charlene Brotman, Ann Fields Brotman-Marshfield

Publisher: Barbara-Marshman

Pub. Date: 1989

Available From: Melinda Anderson at (781) 275-2762

Theme and Description This is an activity book for children ages 6 to 10. A wide variety of activities, games, and projects introduce children to UU history, identity, and values.

Goal for Participants To have fun while learning about Unitarian Universalism

Age Range Ages 6 to 10

Space Requirements None

Number of Sessions 147 pages of activities

Length of Sessions A few minutes to an hour or more

Leader Training None

Leader Preparation Young children will need adult help. Older children can work alone.

Strengths

• Presents an extraordinary mix of engaging activities, including crafts, pencil games, stories, paper dolls, baking, puzzles, etc.
• Is imaginative and informative
• Brings UU history and values to life
• Children go at their own pace.

Limitations

• Not a full curriculum, but an activity book
• Developmental level of activities varies; not all children can do all activities.

Adaptability

• Can be used by individual children at home or in church
• Can be used in groups of varying size with a wide age range; a particularly good resource for small church programs
• Can be used as a teacher resource to enrich other programs
• Appropriate gift to present to new families with children in the church school.

Unitarian Universalist Values Addresses UU history, values, and identity

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